McComb's farmers market is dedicated to supporting local agriculture and artisans, providing the community with fresh, locally sourced food and handcrafted goods. Enjoy live music, sign your kids up for the Sprouts Kids Club, and more free fun for all ages. If you are interested in an application, please email mccombfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Have fun learning about insect body parts by making insects out of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. Use a magnifying glass to inspect preserved specimens. Join Hancock Park District and hike the trails with sweep nets in search of live insects, such as painted lady butterflies, green darner dragonflies, and praying mantis. Meet at the […]
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Come swap plants and chat with other plant lovers at the library. The first half hour will be for those donating plants to get their first pick. Any extras after are free to all. Houseplants, perennials, and annuals are all accepted. Meet on the sidewalk in front of the library, or […]
Insects are everywhere. During Hancock Park District's .4-mile Meadow Hike, we will look for caterpillar frass, holes in leaves, wasp galls, and other signs left by insects. Monarch butterflies might be in search of milkweed. The trail can be wet this time of year, so wear shoes that can get muddy. Meet at Big Oaks […]
Many interesting and colorful birds pass through the area during their spring migration as they make their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During our bird hike, we will search for birds like Scarlet Tanager, Orchard Oriole, Red-headed Woodpecker, White-eyed Vireo, and a wide range of warblers. As we find these birds, we […]
The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market! The Fostoria Farmers’ Market is held on Main Street between North and Main, including the green space behind The Parkette. Visit Fostoria Farmers’ Market on Facebook for the list of […]
How did the pioneers get the broth to make soups, stews, and chicken and noodles? Sarah Fishel will be boiling down some chicken and beef bones to make a tasty soup and talking about this process. There will also be buttermilk biscuits cooking in the oven to go with the meal she is preparing for […]
Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett will be read in the Nature Play Area. It is a story about a chicken who needed to keep her eggs from being eaten by Tomten. The hen wants to hatch her eggs and have a new flock of babies, but she needs Hedgie’s help to do it. There will […]
Enjoy a late spring evening with outdoor games like corn hole and ring toss. Parachute and bean-bag bugs, bubbles, and Velcro ball and disc set will also be available to play with. Make sandcastles or look for fossils using the sand toys that will be in the Playscape. Meet at Nature Play Area. All ages […]
Help your child work on their gross motor skills by having them do a sensory path. On our spring-themed sensory path you can buzz like a bee, hop like a frog, or fly like a bird. After completing the sensory path play in the nature playscape or go for a walk on the trails. If […]
